PLAN CHECK ENGINEER

Bureau Veritas

About The Position

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, helping clients to manage risk and enhance their performance in the fields of quality, health and safety, environment, and social responsibility. OUR MISSION: SHAPING A WORLD OF TRUST Guaranteeing quality, ensuring health and safety, mitigating risks, and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility… This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society. Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do. We respect our people and believe in our ability to produce world class quality. We empower our people to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries. We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, and proof of growth and development. Being part of the Bureau Veritas family is more than just working, it's being convinced that you will leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust. Join our dynamic team as a Plans Examiner w you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety, pliance, and quality of construction projects within our munities. As a meticulous and detail-oriented professional, you will conduct thorough reviews of building and construction plans ensuring pliance with relevant building codes, ordinances, and regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of construction methods, materials, and structural design principles. The Plan Check Engineer will play a crucial role in maintaining safety standards and ensuring that all construction projects meet established codes and standards.

Requirements

Any bination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience -Three years of increasingly responsible experience in structural design and/or plan checking or construction project management
Education - Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree om an accredited college or university with major work in structural engineering, civil engineering, architecture or a closely related field.
Possession of a certificate of registration as a professional engineer or as a licensed architect in the State of California. Consideration will be made for those who have passed the FE exam and have obtained the EIT Certification / License.
Certification as a Residential and Building Plans Examiner, as issued by the International Code Council, is required.
Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning laws, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective munication abilities, both written and verbal.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in using puter-aided design (CAD) software, Blue Beam Revu and other plan review tools.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to inspection sites as required.

Responsibilities

Review construction plans, specifications, and calculations for pliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and other applicable standards.
Evaluate structural integrity, fire & life safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency of proposed building designs.
Assess mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure functionality, efficiency, and pliance with relevant codes.
Communicate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to resolve plan deficiencies and provide technical guidance.
Prepare detailed reports outlining review findings, code violations, and remended corrections.
Participate in meetings and consultations with internal staff and external stakeholders to discuss project requirements and review processes.
Stay updated on changes in building codes, regulations, and industry standards to ensure accurate plan assessments.
Collaborate with other departments, such as zoning and fire departments, to address interdisciplinary aspects of plan reviews.
Represent the department and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders, fostering positive and cooperative working relationships and promoting a culture of pliance and safety.
Perform assigned duties within the supported agency's guidance, culture, and approach.
Other duties as assigned.